ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Vein: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 06WY includes procedures performed to correct or revise devices in the lower vein system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a malfunctioning device or a displaced device in a lower vein requires revision to restore proper function or position. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 06WY group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Vein Revision Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers revision procedures performed on lower veins to correct a malfunctioning device or reposition a displaced device. These revisions target the lower venous system and involve restoring function or position of implanted or migrated devices affecting venous flow. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific revision performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
W	Operation	Revision
Y	Body Part	Lower Vein

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Lower Vein Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
6	Body System	Lower Veins
W	Operation	Revision
Y	Body Part	Lower Vein

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure is performed to revise or reposition a device located in a lower vein because it is malfunctioning or displaced. These codes apply when the intent of the operation is to correct device function or restore the device to an appropriate position within the lower venous system.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

35 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06WY00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY02Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY03Z	Revision of Infusion Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY07Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY0CZ	Revision of Extraluminal Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY0DZ	Revision of Intraluminal Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY0JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY0KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY0YZ	Revision of Other Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Vein, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

13 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
263	Vein Ligation and Stripping
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly hospitalized patient with a tunneled lower extremity infusion catheter that has migrated proximally and is causing ineffective delivery of IV antibiotics and limb swelling; imaging confirms catheter displacement and the team takes the patient to the OR for revision of the infusion catheter to restore patency and correct position. Typical codes: 06WY03Z, 06WY33Z
A postoperative patient on the inpatient service develops suspected thrombus around a peripherally placed lower leg monitoring device (pressure or flow monitor) with device malfunction and recurrent alarms; after evaluation, the device is surgically exposed and revised to correct malfunction and reestablish reliable monitoring. Typical codes: 06WY02Z, 06WY32Z
A patient with a chronic venous drainage implant (e.g., venous drainage port) presents with device erosion and skin breakdown at the insertion site, requiring inpatient revision to remove damaged components and reconstruct or replace the drainage device to prevent infection. Typical codes: 06WY00Z, 06WY30Z

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

35 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
06WY00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY02Z	Revision of Monitoring Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY03Z	Revision of Infusion Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY07Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY0CZ	Revision of Extraluminal Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY0DZ	Revision of Intraluminal Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY0JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY0KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY0YZ	Revision of Other Device in Lower Vein, Open Approach
06WY30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Vein, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

13 rows

DRG Code	Description
252	Other Vascular Procedures with MCC
253	Other Vascular Procedures with CC
254	Other Vascular Procedures without CC/MCC
263	Vein Ligation and Stripping
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Showing 1–10 of 13

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly hospitalized patient with a tunneled lower extremity infusion catheter that has migrated proximally and is causing ineffective delivery of IV antibiotics and limb swelling; imaging confirms catheter displacement and the team takes the patient to the OR for revision of the infusion catheter to restore patency and correct position. Typical codes: 06WY03Z, 06WY33Z
A postoperative patient on the inpatient service develops suspected thrombus around a peripherally placed lower leg monitoring device (pressure or flow monitor) with device malfunction and recurrent alarms; after evaluation, the device is surgically exposed and revised to correct malfunction and reestablish reliable monitoring. Typical codes: 06WY02Z, 06WY32Z
A patient with a chronic venous drainage implant (e.g., venous drainage port) presents with device erosion and skin breakdown at the insertion site, requiring inpatient revision to remove damaged components and reconstruct or replace the drainage device to prevent infection. Typical codes: 06WY00Z, 06WY30Z

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Lower Vein Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Lower Vein Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers revision procedures in the lower veins?

What types of devices are represented within the 06WY code group?

What approaches to the lower vein are specified in the `06WY` code group?

Why is accurate coding within the `06WY` group important for inpatient care?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the lower vein revision group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers revision procedures in the lower veins?

What types of devices are represented within the 06WY code group?

What approaches to the lower vein are specified in the `06WY` code group?

Why is accurate coding within the `06WY` group important for inpatient care?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the lower vein revision group?

References